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Moravia, IA
City in Appanoose County, Iowa.
Population
624
Land area
1.2sq mi
People per sq mi
531
ZIP codes
0
Moravia and its ZIP codes
Moravia at a glance
- Moravia is about 9.2 times as dense as Iowa as a whole.
- The median household income is $49,286, 34% below the Iowa median of $75,059.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $121,700 (41% below Iowa) and median rent is $700 a month.
Local data for Moravia, IA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Moravia, IA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$49,286
Poverty rate
10.3%
Median home value
$121,700
Median rent
$700/mo
Homeownership
73.8%
Bachelor's or higher
15.6%
Median age
33.7
Average commute
24.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (138), Dutch Americans (120), Irish Americans (65).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Appanoose County. PPP loans are for Moravia.
Unemployment rate
4.3%
Aug 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$48,340
4,522 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$50,647
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$86.3M
FY 2026, $7,006 per person
How people get to work
Moravia, IA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone92.0%
- Carpooled5.7%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home2.3%
Average one-way commute: 24.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Moravia, IA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
502
Countywide, mostly heavy rain
Flood insurance policies
3
0.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 13°F
38.6 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Moravia, IA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.4%
U.S. 33.3% +8.1 pts
Diabetes
13.0%
U.S. 12.1% +0.9 pts
Smoking
17.8%
U.S. 12.8% +5.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.6%
U.S. 11.1% -3.5 pts
Cities near Moravia
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| RathbunCity | 7.1 mi | 0.2 |
| UnionvilleCity | 8.1 mi | 0.8 |
| UdellCity | 8.5 mi | 0.3 |
| AlbiaCity | 9.3 mi | 3.3 |
| MysticCity | 9.9 mi | 2.9 |
| BlakesburgCity | 11 mi | 0.3 |
| CentervilleCity | 11 mi | 4.8 |
| MelroseCity | 14 mi | 1 |
| PlanoCity | 15 mi | 0.6 |
| MoultonCity | 16 mi | 1 |
| NumaCity | 16 mi | 0.4 |
| ExlineCity | 17 mi | 1 |
| LoviliaCity | 17 mi | 0.5 |
| CincinnatiCity | 19 mi | 1.8 |
| DrakesvilleCity | 19 mi | 0.2 |
| Promise CityCity | 20 mi | 0.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Moravia, IA in?
- Moravia is in Appanoose County, Iowa.
- What is the population of Moravia, IA?
- About 624 people live in Moravia, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Moravia?
- Nearby places include Rathbun (7.1 mi), Unionville (8.1 mi), Udell (8.5 mi), Albia (9.3 mi), Mystic (9.9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023